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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,250.73, 691,762.66 and 286,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,250.73, 691,762.66 and 286,386.19 is: 395,233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,250.73 : 691,762.66 = 286,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,250.73/691,762.66 = 286,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,250.73x = 691,762.66 × 286,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,250.73x = 198,111,270,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,111,270,136.29/501,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,233.88

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